Royal Institute of British Architects

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Education Projects Coordinator @ Royal Institute of British Architects

London, England, GBHybridContract
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About this role

Be part of the vision; be part of RIBA.

RIBA is a global professional membership body, and a cultural organisation, driving excellence in architecture.

Salary: £34,000 - 38,000 per annum

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: 35 hours per week, 12-month FTC

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive professional to help deliver high-impact education initiatives that support architecture students, graduates, academics, and practitioners. Working within the RIBA Education and Learning team, the Education Projects Coordinator will manage scholarships and bursaries, support prestigious education awards including the RIBA President’s Medals, coordinate events and knowledge-sharing activities, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to communications and fundraising initiatives. This varied and rewarding role combines project coordination, grant administration, stakeholder engagement, and event delivery, making a tangible difference to the future of architectural education and research.

What are we looking for?

Essential

  • Excellent organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience of administering projects, programmes, events, awards, scholarships, or similar initiatives.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when managing data, documentation, and processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Desirable

  • Experience working within the education, higher education, membership, charity, or professional body sectors.
  • Experience coordinating judging panels, committees, grants, bursaries, or awards programmes.
  • Knowledge of architectural education and the built environment sector.
  • Experience using CRM, database, or online application management systems.
  • Experience supporting communications activities, including website content, newsletters, and social media.

We encourage applicants to review the essential criteria carefully and ensure their application clearly demonstrates how they meet these requirements, as applications will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered and we will only review applications received directly through our company website.

If you would like to apply for the position, please view the full job description and submit your CV and covering letter (via the 'Apply' button above) using the form below.

Additionally, please ensure that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be submitted separate from your application.

Closing date: 5th January 2027

Interview date: TBC

Registered Charity No. 210566

Skills

Hospitality, Retail, Conferences & EventsPR, Marketing, Sales & CommunicationHigher EducationFundraising, Alumni, Bids & GrantsProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademic

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